Health Workforce Research

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Supporting the Frontline: Strengthening the Community Pharmacy Workforce

This webinar explores the role of community pharmacy teams in health care and public health, presenting emerging evidence about the community pharmacy workforce. Attendees will hear from a community pharmacy owner about their experiences on the frontline, including factors that drive innovation and the challenges faced by their team. Learn practical insights into current workforce issues and strategies to collaborate with support community...

Recent Research

Workplace Factors Associated With Job Satisfaction Among Dental Hygienists and Assistants in the United States

The dental workforce in the US is facing a significant reduction in the number of dental hygienists and dental assistants. This decline, marked by a 10% decrease in practice capacity in 2022, is impacting the efficiency and quality of dental care services while presenting serious challenges to job satisfaction and the overall well-being of the...

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About HWTAC

Established to support the efforts of the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis (NCHWA), the Health Workforce Technical Assistance Center (HWTAC) provides technical assistance to states and organizations that engage in health workforce planning. Our strength at HWTAC is our experience and knowledge about health workforce research. We offer a wide array of technical expertise to support health workforce planning at many levels.

HWTAC is based at the Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS) at the School of Public Health, University at Albany, State University of New York.

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